Last week, the European Parliament approved by a large margin that digital products sold in the 27 EU countries, including mobile phones, tablets, wireless headphones, cameras, etc., should start using USB Type-C as an interface to recharge by the end of 2024. The outside world generally believes Apple needs to make changes to its products. In the latest issue of Bloomberg’s “Power On” column, author Mark Gurman revealed Apple’s plans.
The iPad 10 will switch to USB-C later this year
Gurman said in the column that Apple is preparing to meet new European Union regulatory requirements, stating that the 10th generation of the entry-level iPad released later this year will switch to USB-C and that all iPads will not. they will use the Lightning interface more. As for the iPhone 15 series released in 2023, it will also switch to USB-C, but the fourth generation of iPhone SE launched in March 2024 will keep using Lightning, because the new law will be officially implemented at the end of 2024 and the first batch will switch to USB-C. It is believed that C’s iPhone SE won’t launch until 2025 or 2026.
Mac accessories, AirTag to follow next year
In the column, Gurman also mentioned that several Mac computers are expected to be upgraded next year, when Apple will launch a new version of the USB-C interface for the Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad, as for the AirPods wireless headphones also use. the USB-DC port for charging. Although Apple switched to USB-C in response to EU requirements, Gurman believes USB-C applications in Apple products could be shorter than 30 pins or Lightning, because Apple’s future is wireless charging, as they have. demonstrated as early as 2017. a wireless charging pad was used, but the technology of the time failed to realize this plan. Over the next few years, iPhone or iPad will gradually switch to inductive charging, which is no longer subject to the laws of EU.
source:cnbeta
